Discuss the Concept of Disintermediation and Provide an Example

question 117

Essay

Discuss the concept of disintermediation and provide an example.

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Definitions:

Physician Fees

are the charges or payments required for medical services provided by a doctor or medical specialist.

Malpractice Insurance Premiums

Payments made to insure against claims of negligence or inadequacy by professionals, especially in the medical field.

Defensive Medicine

Practice by healthcare providers who order tests, procedures, or visits, or avoid certain high-risk patients or procedures, primarily to reduce litigation risk, rather than to further the patient's health.

Moral Hazard

A scenario in which an individual engages in risky behavior, knowing they won't have to fully deal with the outcomes of their actions.